Can my fiance apply for unemployment

[A&C 1]

We had our interview on September 23, 2012 and we got AP. My fiance went back to USA and looking for job. We have co-sponsor. Can my fiance apply for unemployment or not?

[sn530 27]

Research on how unemployment works... I don't think its considered as income because the individual would be a public charge. And also one who is getting unemployment must have been working for an employer and was either fired or let go for a reasonable excuse.

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Why don't your finance make a trip down to the un-employment office and ask. No one here can answer such a question here that has some many variables.

[Ryan H 3,813]

Moved from Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas to Finding Work in America forum; topic is related to employment and not immigration.

[A&C 1]

Research on how unemployment works... I don't think its considered as income because the individual would be a public charge. And also one who is getting unemployment must have been working for an employer and was either fired or let go for a reasonable excuse.

Is it going to effect our case?

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

The petitioner must have some type of income, therefore having no income veus not having enough income are two different situations. So the question regarding receiving employment will neither hurt nor help your case.

[memlaura 60]

Why don't your finance make a trip down to the un-employment office and ask. No one here can answer such a question here that has some many variables.

Life's Journey is correct there are many things that come into play when filing for unemployment. for example the reason she left her last job, how long she was unemployed, if she paid into unemployment in the right time period, there are so many variables. As for public assistance Unemployment is not public assistance. It is an entirely different program than public assistance. Best advice if file with your local unemployment office and see if you are approved or denied.

[reelss 4]

I actually don't think its a good idea. The idea is to demonstrate that your fiancé can support you when they brings you over. Unemployment benefits suggest otherwise.

I would look for a co-sponsor (if that is accepted for K1s, I am not sure) or just look for a job and demonstrate an income that enables him to support the household.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

If your fiance quit to come stay with you there is no ability to get unemployment. Even though each state has their own rules for people that pay into it, quitting is one thing that makes it so you can't collect.

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

We had our interview on September 23, 2012 and we got AP. My fiance went back to USA and looking for job. We have co-sponsor. Can my fiance apply for unemployment or not?

They have a co-sponsor already. The USC can apply for unemployment, if they are eligible for benefits. There are others on VJ that are currently receiving these benefits.

[hnubno 9]

Are cosponsors allowed for K1 at your embassy? It isn't really looked on good at Laos embassy for K1...some say it isn't allowed.

Edited October 7, 2012 by hnubno

[timebombexploding 1]

Haaaaaaarsh...

The OP would be a burden to the co-sponsor supporting them, a private individual not society. And, if the SO is indeed eligible for unemployment benefits, it is NOT a public charge issue.

If you are worried about umemployment and sponsors, then you should not be think about getting married. They don't go hand-in-hand. One issue at a time. Geez.

[lillakatoussa 12]

If you are worried about umemployment and sponsors, then you should not be think about getting married. They don't go hand-in-hand. One issue at a time. Geez.

K-1 beneficiaries require a sponsor so that part of your statement is irrelevant. Even the government recognizes the possible need for a co-sponsor, job or not. Just because someone doesn't have a job now doesn't mean they won't have one by the time the OP is in that stage of the process. It's up to the government to decide if the intended immigrant will be a burden or not. That's why the processes are in place.

Oftentimes, love happens under circumstances in which ideal conditions are not in place.

[bigdog 376]

Why start i the hole, wait a few months till the USC has another job and can at least cover part of your stay.

[Calicolom 266]

Let him collect unemployment alone, not with you.